The 2013 Flint Comixcon is expected to be the biggest yet. The Ghostbusters of Detroit will be at the event. And a group of "Star Wars" character impersonators known for the detailed accuracy of their outfits, will also be on hand, as will R2-D2, who will be rolling around throughout the event.

Amtrak

Ridership for the Amtrak line that runs through Genesee County on its way to Chicago has taken a hit since the start of 2013. Between January and March of this year, ridership has fallen by 2.8 percent compared to the same time in 2012, going from 17,618 to 17,129 passengers.